Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alice Coachman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alice Coachman Elementary School serves the southwest part of Albany, GA, covering an attendance area of approximately 84 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alice Coachman Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Motto
Putting Children First
School Rankings
Alice Coachman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alice Coachman Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2108 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
94%
36%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice Coachman Elementary School's ranking?
Alice Coachman Elementary School is ranked #2108 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Alice Coachman Elementary School often compared to?
Alice Coachman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School, Robert H Harvey Elementary School, International Studies Elementary Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Alice Coachman Elementary School?
448 students attend Alice Coachman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Alice Coachman Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alice Coachman Elementary School?
Alice Coachman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alice Coachman Elementary School offer ?
Alice Coachman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alice Coachman Elementary School part of?
Alice Coachman Elementary School is part of Dougherty County School District.
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